SB 1461 - Died on the floor of the house.  SB 1461 passed through the Senate and House Committee, but was not heard for a vote on the floor of the house.

Senator Bernest Cain

Problem:  Although the rates of childhood obesity have been calculated based on scientific

surveys, no data exists at the local school level to calculate the scope of the epidemic.  Without baseline data, Oklahoma cannot measure success or failure for the programs and activities being put into place.

Solution:  SB 1461 directs the State Department of Education to develop a fitness assessment software program with the ability to track and measure a variety of levels of student fitness.  Measurements include Body Mass Index, aerobic endurance, strength and flexibility. The program shall have the capability of creating confidential reports for parents that include explanations of the data and suggestions for appropriate actions.  The program will be piloted in selected elementary schools for testing of 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grade students.